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Meek, Hilry – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 50th US Colored Infantry

Hilry Meek – 50th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55442664   NAID File Unit: 55442660     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 50th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  50 infantry

ID: 19452965

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 10, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Nashville

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55442664

NAID File Unit: 55442660

Microform: M2000

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